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Governor Hochul announced an $11 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration's Grade Crossing Elimination program to the New York State Department of Transportation to enhance safety and the pedestrian experience for more than two million annual visitors at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Governor Hochul announced a new law requiring all employers to provide expanded accommodations for breast milk expression.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on air quality issues across New York as haze and smoke from the Canadian wildfires continue to spread throughout the state.

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the investiture of Court of Appeals Judge Caitlin Halligan.

"Over the past several days, my team and I have been closely monitoring air quality and providing updates to New Yorkers as haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to spread throughout the state."

Governor Hochul and the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health provided an update on the effects of ongoing Canadian wildfires on New York's air quality.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State will host three events as part of the 2023 New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Regional Opportunities Expo Series.

Earlier, Governor Hochul announced a record $90.5 million in funding for large-scale capital projects at 19 arts and cultural organizations across New York State through the New York State Council of the Arts Capital Projects Fund.

Governor Hochul announced a record $90.5 million for large-scale capital projects at 19 arts and cultural organizations across NYS through the New York State Council of the Arts Capital Projects Fund.

Governor Hochul, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the start of construction on the Bills' new, state-of-the-art $1.54 billion stadium in Orchard Park.